Sunday, February 19, 2017

Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt is arguably known to be one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century. Largely influenced by Japanese art, Klimt was born in Austria and is synonymous with his erotic portrayls of the female body. He was closely involved with the Vienna Secession movement, which is evident within his work, and was often criticized for his "promiscuous" depiction of women. His work included paintings, drawings, and murals, all of which often incorporated landscapes. Klimt is most well known for his "golden phase." During this time, he created some of his most well known works, such as "The Kiss", and gained much financial success. Gustav was known to be a simple man who enjoyed the little things in life. His art and family were said to be his main priorities. Klimt has been an inspiration to me as an artist since I was a young girl. He has influenced much of my own art throughout the years. The composition of his pieces are incredible, and the colors are truly beautiful. I continue to connect and relate to his work on a personal level, no matter how old I get.

Sources

http://www.klimt.com

This is a gallery of Klimt's work, including paintings and drawings, along with a brief history of the artist.

http://www.klimtgallery.org/biography.html

This source is an in depth biography of the artist, Gustav Klimt.

http://www.theartstory.org/artist-klimt-gustav.htm

This source consists of more detailed biographical information on Klimt, including some of his key ideas and influences as an artist.

“The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life.” –William Faulkner